3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value role due to significant personal impact on youth lives, competitive compensation, and aligned organizational mission.
- Competitive pay of $22.50 per hour
- Significant opportunity to impact adolescent lives positively
- Flexible part-time shifts cater to varying schedules
Pros
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youths' lives
- Competitive pay rate at $22.50 per hour
- Supportive work environment with ongoing training
Cons
- Part-time status may limit financial stability
- Emotional demands of the role can be challenging
- Work involves potentially high-stress situations
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • On-site, part-time shifts
Good fit
- Compassionate individuals focused on youth development
- Experienced social workers or therapists
- Candidates looking for impactful part-time work
Not recommended for
- Individuals seeking full-time employment
- Those without backgrounds in youth care or social services
- Candidates preferring less emotionally taxing roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (PT) - Audere Home
What you’ll do
Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you’ll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of youth ages 16-18 in our program. You’ll ensure the safety of each child, and assist in skill preparation for those who are preparing for independent or community living.
Compensation + Collaboration
As a team member, you will earn up to $22.50 per hour with a generous benefits package.. You’ll join a passionate, purposeful, and collaborative team who is committed to doing what it takes to give youth a brighter future.
Where healing begins.
The teens who come to live at Wedgwood often have little sense of what a loving home feels like. As a Wedgwood Youth Treatment Specialist, you can help instill the compassion, selfworth, and optimism that our residents need to overcome their trauma, addiction, and behavioral health issues. You’ll work alongside our expert clinical care team to mentor residents, building relationships utilizing trauma-informed care techniques, helping them develop healthy life skills, and teaching teens to use their voices for position outcomes. By consistently showing up for our residents, you can help transform lives and have an impact on generations to come.
Hours: Every other weekend, 11pm-7am.
Qualifications:
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Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
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High school diploma required
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Must have a valid driver’s license
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Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
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Prior experience supervising at risk youth is preferred
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Ability to pivot, bend, twist and stoop while bearing weight of individuals served.
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Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary weight through the approved technique is required.
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Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objective of the agency.
Benefits:
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403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
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Pet insurance
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Legal insurance
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A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
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Direct deposit
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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
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Paid Holidays
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No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
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Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
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Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
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Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.
Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.
Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity
